Education Support Assistant (Teacher’s Aide)

About Us
Penrith Christian School is a well-established and vibrant Christian community, providing an exciting and innovative learning environment for over 800 students from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12 in Orchard Hills, at the foot of the Blue Mountains.

We value each student as being created by God with a unique purpose and plan for them as we deliver Christ centred and rich learning experiences, enabling each one to live significant and abundant lives. We focus on a whole school approach that sees consistency with our Great Learning, Well People framework, unifying our approach to pastoral care and personal excellence.

About the Position
We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and collaborative person to join our Learning Enrichment team in 2026. The successful candidate will be a committed Christian, actively involved in their local church.

As an Education Support Assistant, you will provide support to students with learning needs or disabilities through the school’s general or targeted learning and wellbeing programs. As part of this role, you will:

• Liaise directly with Learning Enrichment and classroom teachers to provide support
• Collaborate with your team and supervisor to implement Individual and other plans, providing feedback to support learning and the achievement of goals
• Be organised, maintain excellent records, and be competent in the use of technology to support your work
• Be familiar with literacy, numeracy and behavioural support strategies
• Participate in collaborative meetings and professional learning
• Promote a positive student learning and staff culture.

About You
Along with a current Working with Children Check, you will:

• Have a warm, caring and patient nature, a deep empathy for students with individual needs and a high level of emotional intelligence
• Possess relevant educational qualifications, such as a Certificate III or IV in Education Support or similar qualification
• Ideally have experience in a K-12 school setting, or with particular year groups
• Have a positive and proactive attitude, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Be reliable, flexible, responsible and professional in conduct
• Fulfil duties for playground and other supervision as allocated.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times regarding student data and records.

This is a permanent role beginning in January 2026 or by negotiation. Due to the nature of this role, you will only be required to work during school terms and staff development weeks. Your hours will be 7.55am to 2:55pm Monday to Friday.

Benefits
We offer:

• Staff discount on school fees
• Opportunity for salary sacrifice purchases as well as novated leasing
• Ongoing professional learning opportunities and development
• Competitive salary
• Gymnasium on campus and access to Fitness Passport
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• School Holiday flexibility – Term-time role only

Applications close 4.00pm Monday 8 December 2025
Be an early applicant – Penrith Christian School reserves the right to begin the interview and offer process before the closing date.

How to apply
Visit the PCS website pcs.nsw.edu.au to download the Employment Application form.  Please email your application and supporting documents to hr@pcs.nsw.edu.au.  Only applicants who complete the Employment Application form will be considered.

Our staff comply with the School’s Child Safety policies, upholding the values of the School and conducting themselves in accordance with the relevant legislative frameworks. The School has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to the safety and personal wellbeing of all students.